Local Notes and Briefs
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Stop the Scratching
Free Vectra 3D flea/ tick repellent for dogs, free collars, leashes, and much more —including nail clipping (thanks to Salty Paws)—will be available at the Fort Bragg Food Bank, 910 N. Franklin St., Friday, June 2nd, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, call Second Chance at 707-964-7770.
Fire Extinguisher Check and Charge
The Elk Emergency Preparedness Committee will host another Fire Extinguisher Check & Charge event at the Elk/Greenwood Community Center, 6129 S. Highway 1, on Saturday, June 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Your extinguishers are only certified for two years; nobody on the coast does this service. Phoenix Fire Defense can do recharges ($16-$20 depending upon size), Hydrostatic Testing of certain extinguishers and will have new extinguishers available for sale. Mark your calendars, bring your extinguishers, and don’t miss this opportunity to get them checked and serviced before Wildfire Season is upon us.
Become a State Park Volunteer
Do you love our coastal parks? Do you enjoy interacting with others? Please consider joining State Park’s new Share the Beach docent program. Learn about our coastal parks and share your passion for the natural world with visitors. Help protect coastal wildlife and ecosystems by promoting awareness and stewardship. Training and outreach materials provided. Volunteers can earn a State Park Annual Pass. For more information, call (707) 937-9176 or email Alison.Cebula@ parks.ca.gov
Guest House Docents
The Guest House Museum in Fort Bragg needs additional volunteer docents. Being a museum docent isn’t hard; it only takes a few hours a month. Being a docent is like being a good host in your own home. Docents greet everyone who comes through the museum’s front door. It’s where anyone can learn about Fort Bragg, the region, and what went into forming and keeping this community thriving. You don’t need to be a historian or “history nerd,” and training is available. To find out more, call 707 9644251 or email info@fortbragghistory.org.